UFC Vegas 74 is set to deliver an exciting showdown between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi in the main event, taking place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. This highly anticipated bout is expected to captivate UFC fans, keeping them on the edge of their seats. Additionally, another fight that has generated considerable buzz features Abubakar Nurmagomedov, the brother of the renowned Khabib Nurmagomedov. Fans are eagerly awaiting Abubakar’s performance at this event against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos.

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Fans are keeping a close watch on the undercard, where seasoned welterweights Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Santos will collide in the final preliminary bout. At the moment, UFC president Dana White has posted the video of the face-off between the two.

Fans react to Dana White’s post where Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Dos Santos come face to face

Nurmagomedov enters the match with a two-fight winning streak, most recently defeating Gadzhi Omargadzhiev at UFC 280. His opponent, Santos, boasts an impressive record of 23-7-0. He has a reputation for finishing fights, having secured 14 victories via knockout and three via submission. Notably, Santos has finished 10 fights in the first round, showcasing his ability to end bouts swiftly. In contrast, Nurmagomedov holds a professional record of 17-3-1. He has secured six victories via knockout and four through submission. Abubakar Nurmagomedov has also registered six first-round finishes throughout his career.

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With both fighters showcasing their skills and determination, this highly anticipated matchup is set to provide an exhilarating contest that will undoubtedly keep fans thrilled. As just hours remained for the fight to take place, the UFC president posted the video of the face-off between Nurmagomedov and Santos. Fans are excited to see ‘the Eagle’s brother along with his next opponent.

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Check out how fans reacted to Dana White’s post.

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One of the fans commented on how he wished to view the fight.

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“Wish version of Rda vs khabib”

One of the friends joked about “Nurmagomedovs” in the world’s biggest MMA promotion.

“how many nurmagomedovs are in the ufc LMOOOOOO”

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Another fan commented,

“Yea good luck with nurmagomedov”

One of the fans seems highly excited about the upcoming bout at UFC Vegas 74.

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“I’m ready for some fights!”

Another friend stated that everyone already knew the winner.

“You already know who’s winning”

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One of the fans joked that Abubakar Nurmagomedov was another clone of Khabib Nurmagomedov.

“Another clone”

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One of the fans mentioned Abubakar Nurmagomedov as a “journeyman” in the family.

“It’s crazy this dude is considered the journeyman of the Nurmagomedov family but he is 17.3 which is still better than 95% of the roster”

From the reactions of the fans, it was clear that they were indeed excited to see Khabib Nurmagomedov’s brother inside the octagon once again.

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